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Business Administration and Management Field of Study (For transfer to ACU, BS in Healthcare Administration, Online)
Program Available at:
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- El Centro
- Mountain View
- North Lake
- Richland
Transferrable to:
- Abilene Christian University
Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Field of Study
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
For more information, visit the Dallas College Business webpage and your success coach at your campus.
The Field of Study in Business Administration and Management is designed to meet the needs of students who plan to major in Business and transfer to a four-year college/university. This curriculum applies to the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) as deemed appropriate by the awarding institution.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Business Administration and Management. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree with a Field of Study in Business Administration and Management, which will increase your chances of transfer to Abilene Christian University (ACU) to earn a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.
Visit https://www.acu.edu/academics/online/ to view more information about transferring to ACU. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to ACU.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS FIELD OF STUDY DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of C or higher.
HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a Core course.
MATH 1324 – Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of C or higher.
PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a Core course. SPCH 1315 is the required course for ACU.
- SPCH 1321 – Business and Professional Communication This is a Core course.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Begin researching information at ACU.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options with a degree in Business.
Total Hours: 13
SEMESTER 2
ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Core course.
HIST 1302 – United States History II This is a Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your success coach for a specific list.
BUSI 1301 – Business Principles This is a Field of Study Course.
ECON 2302 – Principles of Microeconomics This is a Field of Study Course.
BCIS 1305 – Business Computer Applications This is a Field of Study Course.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.
- Ask your success coach about transfer options to pursue the bachelor's degree at ACU.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 3
BIOL 1408 – Biology for Non-Science Majors I* This is a Core course.
GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.
ENGL 2332 – World Literature I* This is a Core course.
ACCT 2301 – Principles of Financial Accounting This is a Field of Study Course.
ECON 2301 – Principles of Macroeconomics This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Begin applying to ACU.
- Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. You can start the FAFSA in October for the next academic year. (i.e., in October 2021, you can complete the FAFSA if you plan to register for classes at ACU Fall 2022)
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Check with your success coach for important deadlines and dates.
Total Hours: 16
SEMESTER 4
BIOL 1409 – Biology for Non-Science Majors II* This is a Core course.
GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a Core course.
BUSI 2305 – Business Statistics This is a Field of Study Course.
ACCT 2302 – Principles of Managerial Accounting This is a Field of Study Course.
ARTS 1301 – Art Appreciation* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Associate of Arts Field of Study Business Administration and Management degree.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Request final transcripts to be sent to ACU.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 16
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
Abilene Christian University
For questions about the ACU portion of this transfer pathway, contact the Admissions Office at (855) 219-7300. It is best to apply to ACU a full semester before you plan to transfer. It will help if you submit a copy of this pathway with your application. See catalog for official degree requirements
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION (Online)
SEMESTER 1
BIBO 103 – Story of the New Testament
HCAD 201 – Introduction to Health Services Administration
HCAD 241 – Survey of Community and Public Health Issues
HCAD 256 – Research and Statistics in Healthcare Analysis
Total Hours: 12

SEMESTER 2
BIBO 211 – Message of the Old Testament
HCAD 262 – Fundamentals of Health Information Technology and Management
HCAD 287 – Healthcare Personnel and Interdisciplinary Team Leadership
HCAD 327 – Innovation and Trends in Healthcare
Total Hours: 12
SEMESTER 3
BIBO 342 – Christianity in Culture
HCAD 365 – Healthcare Financial Analysis
HCAD 385 – Healthcare Marketing and Strategic Planning
APCO 422 – Ethical Implications of Healthcare Policies and Regulation
Total Hours: 12
SEMESTER 4
SOCI 442 – Cultural Diversity
COMM 460 – Health Communication
APCO 465 – Healthcare Leadership and Relationship Management
HCAD 411 – Healthcare Quality and Safety
Total Hours: 12
SEMESTER 5
HCAD 421 – Long Term Care Administration
HCAD 491 – Healthcare Administration Capstone
Track A – Public and Community Health - Choose Three Courses: COMO 408, HCAD 311, HCAD 441, HCAD 461
Track B – Change Management – Choose Three Courses: COMO 408, LEAD 411, APCO 412, HCAD 432
Total Hours: 15
ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY PATHWAY TOTAL: 63 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 120 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
(Transfer Pathway Approved 7.29.2021 by Abilene Christian University)